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Financial panorama, Investment and markets, NewsFinancial markets on the rise in a still uncertain environment
U.S. Big Beautiful Bill passed. In Canada, Bill C-5 (One Canadian Economy Act) passed. Since April 2, markets have been awaiting the outcome of tariff negotiations. The high level of indecision is slowing business spending, and possibly consumer spending too.
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Financial panorama, Investment and markets, NewsStock rebound in May, economies under watch
On May 12, 2025, U.S. and Chinese officials agreed to reduce the tariff rate to 30% for imports into the U.S. and 10% for imports into China, for a period of 90 days. The agreement implied that Chinese government authorities would allow the resumption of rare mineral exports.
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Financial panorama, Investment and markets, News“Liberation”, tariff pause and financial markets: The dance continues!
On April 2, 2025, a day also referred to as Liberation Day by the U.S. administration, President Trump unveiled a long list of new tariff rates to be imposed on exports from a large number of countries a week later. These tariffs were to fund the government, bring manufacturing back to the U.S. and force the countries concerned to lower their trade barriers.
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Financial panorama, Investment and markets, NewsTariffs and financial markets: scenarios to watch for
For over thirty years, we have seen the globalization and optimization of world supply chains, resulting in a general drop in production costs.
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Financial panorama, In focus, Investment and markets, NewsTariff wars and financial market fluctuations: Impact and outlook
Markets mostly down at the end of the month. Increased volatility due to tariff threats.
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Financial panorama, Investment and markets, NewsWhat moved the markets in January
Markets up at the end of January. Policy rate cuts: more to come in Canada; few in the U.S. in 2025.
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Financial panorama, Investment and markets, NewsWhat moved the markets in December
Markets end the year on a downtrend, awaiting the policies of the new U.S. administration. Few key rate cuts expected in Canada and the United States in 2025.
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Finance and investments, Financial panorama, In focus, Investment and markets, NewsWhat moved the markets in October
Further 0.50% rate cut by the Bank of Canada.
Market positioning in response to a second term for Donald Trump as President of the United States. -
Financial panorama, In focus, Investment and markets, NewsWhat moved the markets in September
China unveils new initiatives to stimulate its economy. First round of rate cuts by the Fed. The FTSE Canada Universe Bond Index, which includes Canadian government and corporate bonds, has posted a positive return of 4.27% year to date
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Financial panorama, In focus, Investment and markets, NewsWhat moved the markets in August
On September 4, the Bank of Canada cut its policy rate for the third time, by 0.25%, to 4.25%. The market is expecting two or three more cuts this year.